Hi, friends! It’s Brenda, back in your inbox for all the Central Florida Happenings.
This weekend, I was back in my element at the Gulf and spent a day pretending it was summer at the beach. And saw so many dolphins!
A paddleboarder spotted one while she was out on the water and followed it along while on her board. So fun! I also saw ANOTHER dolphin that smacked the surface of the water with its tail. It was just a wonderful day in one of my favorite places 🌊
Let’s get into what’s going on this weekend ⤵️
The Bacon, Bourbon and Blues event is back in Oviedo, featuring a comedy show to end the night.
Saturday’s adult-only event at the Oviedo Cultural Center kicks off at 5 p.m. with bourbon samples from multiple distillers and bacon-and-bourbon-infused food items.
If you’re only interested in the comedy show, you can get tickets to that event!
Click here to learn more and to snag your tickets.
Spend a night at Harry P. Leu Gardens this spring and take in the evening with music, drinks, and more.
Late Night Thursdays kicks off TODAY with live music. The event also coincides with its Origami in the Garden exhibition, which transforms the timeless art of paperfolding into over 20 metal pieces made of aluminum, bronze, and steel.
Click here for a look at the artists during the event, and don’t miss a night at the gardens!
Cinco de Mayo is on Monday, but there are events and deals to celebrate ahead of the occasion.
From night markets to street parties to drink specials, there is quite a bit to check out for Cinco de Mayo.
Click here to see our list.
Other happenings:
🌺 A luau right here in Central Florida! A trip to Hawaii can be costly, but you can still get the aloha spirit at the Longwood Luau. Experience a “magical evening” this Saturday. Click here to learn more.
🐎 It’s Derby Day: The Kentucky Derby is BACK, and a Brevard County event is celebrating with derby attire, drinks, and more. Click here for more info.
🤤 Mount Dora festival serves up craft beer, more: The Mount Dora Taste & Craft Beer Festival is back in downtown Mount Dora, featuring samples from local restaurants and breweries. Click here to learn more about the lineup and to get your tickets.
🎭 HEADS UP! Fringe theatre festival returns to Orlando: The 14-day immersive Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is returning next week to Orlando with more than 100 shows, a free outdoor music festival, art displays, activities for kids, and so much more. Click here for everything you need to know.
🦸 Free Comic Book Day offers fun reads for all ages: From horror to action to romance and more, there are a variety of comic books for anyone’s interests. This Saturday, get your free comic at a shop near you! Click here to learn more about the annual event.
That’s all from me!
Hope everyone has a great weekend, and I will catch up with you next week.
- Brenda